One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received recently is to keep building my body of work. It sounds simple enough, right? Just keep creating, just keep building your portfolio. In your off hours and when you have a lull in work, just keep creating. Keeping the creative fire burning, especially when you empty … Continue Reading
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Keep the Fire Burning
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1 10 JAN
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1 10 JAN
Empty Yourself
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0 01 NOV
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0 01 NOV
I first heard this powerful podcast from The Accidental Creative a few days ago when my husband played it for me, and it has been resonating with me ever since. The idea that we should empty ourselves of the creative work that is in us on a daily basis is not a new one, but … Continue Reading
Every Monday is Tip Day! This Week: Master the Skills
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0 22 MAR
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0 22 MAR
Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch.
This Week: Master the Skills
Over the weekend I had a conversation with a friend who works for a local firm that manages creative talent. Recently he recommended that a specific action not be taken and was in turn challenged with finding a better solution. My friend asked for twenty-four hours. In that amount of time, he was able to develop a proposal that solved the client’s problem and far exceeded expectations.
This kind of quick-turn, creative problem solving is not a skill that can be obtained overnight. It’s also not a skill that can be achieved by following a how-to guide. However, there are a few things techniques that we can all master to increase our creativity problem-solving skills.
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Every Monday is Tip Day! This Week: Changing Vision
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0 08 MAR
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0 08 MAR
Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch.
This Week: Changing Vision
Lately, some important life changes and transitions have me rethinking a few things, specifically the trajectory my life is following. Heart checks like these are important. They help keep us on track with our vision, and they help us re-think the vision when necessary.
As I worked on my vision board tonight (still not finished – it’s always evolving), I thought about how some of the creatives I know create a new vision for every quarter, and some change it out every month. A vision, by its nature, is a constantly changing, evolving thing. Life brings new challenges and opportunities, so we adapt our course.
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Every Monday is Tip Day! This Week: Instant Inspiration
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0 15 FEB
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0 15 FEB
Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch.
This Week: Instant Inspiration
One of my favorite creative outlets is instant film. I have a Polaroid 600 that I bought when I was 16 and a Fuji Mini Instax from my husband that I use regularly, as well as a Diana Instant Back that I have yet to try out. (One day, soon, when I figure out which box it’s packed in).
Sometimes the best way to break through what we call creative block is to find a way to get over ourselves. We pursue perfection in our craft – of course, right, because we want to produce quality work. Graphic artists have digital tools at their disposal that take away the pain of making mistakes. Photographers can modify their images to negate poor lighting effects. Even recording artists can digitally correct pitch, re-record instruments, and add vocals as needed.
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